On the Money: Keeping cool without going broke

May 25, 2010|By Chuck Myers, McClatchy-Tribune News

Keeping a home cool during the summer in South Florida can exact a heavy toll on the monthly utility bill. But it doesn't have to be that way, provided you know the measures you can take to make your home more energy efficient. Several Web sites serve up a variety of cost-saving energy tips:

ALLIANCE TO SAVE ENERGY - http://www.ase.org/content/article/detail/1078 - offers a variety of money-saving energy practices and improvements for the summer.